A Celebration of Life event is planned for Gabe on Thursday March 8th at The Legion. More information on the Facebook event page here HERE
Here is the latest press release from the Tofino RCMP regarding Gabe. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends on this difficult day;
Tofino RCMP # 2012-259
2012-02-24 @ 20:33 hrs
Update to Search for Gabriel LAVOIE
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on February 24th, 2012 Tofino Coast Guard Search
and Rescue located the body of a man on Felica Island just North of Tofino. The man was later positively identified as Gabriel Lavoie.
The cause of Mr. Lavoie's death is not known at this time but foul play is not suspected. The BC Coroner's Service is currently involved in the investigation.
Tofino RCMP would like to thank all the friends and local residents who
assisted in the search. Also a thank you to Westcoast Inland Search and Rescue, Coast Guard Search and Rescue, and JRCC for all their efforts throughout the day.
Released by
Cst. Sascha BANKS
General Duty Constable/Media Relation Officer
Tofino RCMP 400 Campbell Street, P.O. Box 280, Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0 Office: (250) 725-3242 |
thoughts and prayers from us up in Ahousaht.. I hear our boats going back and fourth to Tuff... They are all watching out for him.. lighting a white candle for his safety and return to his family and friends
ReplyDeleteThankyou, Ahousaht.
DeleteCandle is lit !
ReplyDeletepraying for safe return...., from us in Vancouver.
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers go to Gabriel's family, loved ones, and the community of Tofino for a truly heartbreaking loss.
ReplyDeleteSad to hear of the loss. Its not easy losing a loved one. Condolences to all.
ReplyDeletePeace Gab
ReplyDeleteR.I.P Buddy, i had the the pleasure of rooming with him for a few months last summer, truly a life loving, big hearted hilarious dude. My prayers go out to gab's family and anyone who was close with him. Peace to Jamie and Mike B too!
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